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Chapter One ~ A New Start

So here's the first chapter, hope you like it! There's some verbal&physical abuse and cursing, in the beginning, so just be warned. Oh and I kind of changed it so Ponyboy gets jumped later in the evening instead. Oh and click the picture for a little treat ;)

I keep my head down not bothering to look up as our teacher handed back our tests. After she walks by my desk I peek at the grade. Oh great, a B+. I'm gonna hear it tonight...

Soon the bell rings and I head home. I walk slowly dreading what's to come. Maybe they forgot about the test? Ha, that's unlikely. I head to the south side of town. Soc territory. Home. More like where my house is. I don't gotta home anymore. Not since Jacob left.

I walk through the front door, hoping they weren't home yet. But as I see them sitting in the kitchen, I cringe slightly, trying to control my fear, and not show it.

My dad looks at me expectantly. "Test?" I shuffle forwards keeping my head down as I hand my test to him. Rage flashed across his face. "A B+ huh. I told you to study, didn't I? LOOK AT ME YOU STUPID BITCH." Trembling, I look up at him.

His face is contorted with rage and hate that makes me feel 5 again. "I- I'm sorry," I whimper. Then my mom starts in on me too. "Ugh, worthless bitch. We took you in from the foster home for what? You to tarnish our reputation like this?"

She glares at me. "SORRY? You're SORRY? Sorry, won't fix this. I guess I'll have to teach you a lesson once more." I start shaking uncontrollably. The memories start flooding back. This is the first beating in what? 8 years? I back away slowly, fear beginning to cloud my senses. Whack! It takes me a second to understand what happened. He slapped me. It was only going to get worse from here.

Then he begins hitting me until I fall, then starts to kick me. Why are you letting them do this to you? You're tuff. You should leave. The unbidden thought comes from nowhere, but it makes sense. I'm a tuff soc, a nice one, but tuff. Everyone knows not to mess with me. So why am I letting them do this?

 I jump up ignoring the pain. I look at the man who abused me for nearly my whole life. I look him straight in the eyes. And I throw a punch straight at his nose. It immediately starts bleeding and I book it into my bedroom.

I quickly pack as they begin pounding at my door. Shoving the last of my clothes into my bag I shrug on my brother's jacket, checking for my savings, cigs, and switch. I hit the ground, rolling to lessen the impact. I don't look back as I run. Eventually, I slow down near the movie house and lean against a wall panting. 

I somehow manage to light a cancer stick (cigarette), hands still trembling. From there I walk on still not knowing where to go. As I walk I begin to think. Where am I gonna go? Stupid. I should've planned this. What's happened has happened I guess. Isn't there a place called Bucks? I guess I'll go there then.

As the adrenaline fades, I start to feel the pain. My face is probably all bruised up, and I think I fractured a rib. Damn bastard. I continue walking still confused as to where to go, then I see a familiar face. Is that Ponyboy? Yeah, it is! I walk quickly trying to catch up to him, but he disappears around a corner. Not a second later a red Corvair follows. Oh shit, he's gonna get jumped! I run, wincing slightly, but I push, and go faster.

When I turn the corner, I see Ponyboy surrounded by the stupid Soc boys. "Need a haircut greaser?" One of them leers at him. I can see him shaking from here. "N-no," he stammers. I walk up behind them, hand in my pocket clutching my switch. "Hey boys, isn't this a little unfair? Five against one? Guess y'all are real wimps huh?" The turn around glaring at me. "What's it to you huh?" Then one of them whispers in the 'leaders' ear. Then their glares turn to a look of fear. "Oh shit-" They bolt to the car and drive away.

Grinning despite the wounds I look at Ponyboy. "Ya know Ponyboy, you really should use your head. You shouldn't be out alone man. They hurt you much?" He shakes his head. "Just a couple punches. I'll be okay," He pauses and looks at me warily. "Who are you and why'd ya save me?" I gasp and clutch my chest, pretending to be offended.

"Honestly, I can't believe you! After we go through Tucker's three hours of boringness every day!" He squints at me for a moment before breaking out into a grin. "Y/N Smith! Oh, I recognize you now! You sit behind me in Tucker's three classes!" I smile happily and nod. "Yep." Then he looks at me closely. "What happened to your face?" My smile falls.

"My parents. I left today, see that's why I've got my bag. Oh, and do you know where Buck's is? I figure I could crash there for a night." He simply shakes his head. "No way. It's a dangerous place. And I know you can take care of yourself but still. I think my brothers would let you crash the night. As thanks for saving me if I gotta pull that card." I sigh weighing my options. I was tired and didn't feel like walking even more. Goddammit. "Okay fine, I'll stay tonight. Lead the way bookworm!" He just shakes his head at the nickname. I grin. "Would you rather I call you horseman?" His eyes widen. "Nope, bookworm is juust fine. Now come on." I skip behind him happily.

Who knew it would be much longer than just one night.

And that's the end of Chapter One guys! hope ya liked it!

~egg